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Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct - Growth

Franklin Templeton · Scheme 118525

₹207.29▼ 0.05%NAV · 2026-09-18
55
Decent FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹14,467 cr
Expense ratio
1.06%
3Y CAGR
15.9%
Risk level
High
Min SIP
₹500
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Fund manager: R Janakiraman, Srikesh Nair, Hari ShyamsunderExit load: Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year.
Decent · 55/100

A solid option with a few areas worth a closer look.

🎯 For aggressive investors with a 7+ year horizon who can tolerate sharp ups and downs.

📈 Why it could do well

  • ✓Strong long-term record — 18.1% CAGR over 5 years.
  • ✓Compounding well recently — 15.9% CAGR over 3 years.
  • ✓3Y CAGR: +15.9%
  • ✓5Y CAGR: +18.1%
  • ✓Positive 3Y windows: 91% of rolling 3Y windows positive

📉 What could drag it down

  • •Can fall sharply — dropped 50% in its worst stretch. Stomach needed.
  • •Small Cap Funds are inherently higher-risk — best held 7+ years to ride out swings.
  • •3Y CAGR vs category: -2.1% vs category avg
  • •10Y CAGR vs category: -2.1% vs category avg

FundScore breakdown

55/100 · Decent
How it works →
56
Returns
Decent
46
Consistency
Average
60
Risk-adjusted
Decent
46
Downside protection
Average
71
Cost efficiency
Strong
50
Portfolio quality
Average

Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.

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